NSHSS Scholarship recipients Nathaly Hewawasam, Cynthia Scott, Michael Atlas, Ursula Dilley, and Robert Eslick with Claes Nobel at Scholar's Day in Washington, D.C.
NSHSS is continually expanding its scholarship opportunities for members to help fulfill its mission of recognizing academic excellence and encouraging members to apply their unique talents, vision, and potential for the betterment of themselves and the world. This year we have awarded more than $100,000 in college scholarships. Please visit our 2008 scholarship recipient announcements page.
Information for applying for these scholarships is available online.
Selected Sources for Scholarship Information
Be sure to apply for other scholarships. Excellent sites for free customized scholarship searches include FastWeb and Scholarships.com.
Scholarship Searching Secrets, Edition III.
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Student Scholarship Search, a free Directory of Scholarships, Grants and Awards, has just published "Scholarship Searching Secrets," a tremendously useful overview of tips, advice, and tools available to parents and students searching online for scholarships and financial aid. It also covers information about the FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, that all college-bound students must submit to apply for financial aid each year (including students already in college applying for financial aid). This guide was compiled by Christopher S. Penn of FinancialAidPodcast.com.
SPIDO, the State Policy Issues Database Online, sponsored by the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education. You can search this database by state for critical information on student financial aid, tuition and fees, residency requirements, and other relevant policies regarding colleges in your particular state.
For International Students:
For information about International Student Resources and College Admission News, please visit the NACAC International Student Resources page. NSHSS is a member of The National Association for College Admission Counseling. Visit the Association of International Educators site for critical information on financial aid for international undergraduate students. Another critical resource with information on university offering financial aid for international students is http://www.internationalstudent.com/schools_awarding_aid.